Queensland Numbered Acts

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT 2019 - SECT 61

61 Functions

The commission has the following functions under this Act—

(a) to deal with human rights complaints under this part;

(b) if asked by the Attorney-General, to review the effect of Acts, statutory instruments and the common law on human rights and give the Attorney-General a written report about the outcome of the review;

(c) to review public entities’ policies, programs, procedures, practices and services in relation to their compatibility with human rights;

(d) to promote an understanding and acceptance, and the public discussion, of human rights and this Act in Queensland;

(e) to make information about human rights available to the community;

(f) to provide education about human rights and this Act;

(g) to assist the Attorney-General in reviews of this Act under sections 95 and 96 ;

(h) to advise the Attorney-General about matters relevant to the operation of this Act;

(i) another function conferred on the commission under this Act or another Act.